Page 1 Contents - - User Guide Contents All Titles Settings User Guide Using and Removing the User Guide Printing Printer Driver Paper Troubleshooting Replacing a Print Cartridge Sharing the Printer Inquiries and Consumables Additional Information Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index.htm2005/10/05 10:39:01...
Page 2 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Using and Removing the User Guide Using the User Guide Removing the User Guide Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_chap_01.htm2005/10/05 10:39:03...
Page 3 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Printing Printing on Various Paper Types Printing on Plain Paper Printing on Thick Paper Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Printing on Inkjet Transparency Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Printing on Envelopes Canceling Printing Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Canceling Printing from the Taskbar...
Page 4 Chapter contents - - User Guide Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Printing Images Vividly Various Print Functions Printing Multiple Document Sets Collating Printing Web Pages Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper...
Page 5 Chapter contents - - User Guide Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_chap_02.htm (3 of 3)2005/10/05 10:39:05...
Page 6: Printer Driver
Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Printer Driver Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Opening from the Start Menu For Windows 95/98/Me For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Opening from an Application Displaying the Printer Status Opening the Printer Status Monitor Printer Properties Settings...
Page 7 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Paper Loading Paper Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Sizes Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Non-compatible Paper Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_chap_04.htm2005/10/05 10:39:07...
Page 8 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Troubleshooting Printing Will Not Start Power Cannot Be Turned On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Paper Jam Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board...
Page 9 Chapter contents - - User Guide Cartridge End Ink End Out of Printable Temperature Range Printer Error Adjusting the Printer Error Indicator Summary Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_chap_05.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:39:08...
Page 10: Replacing A Print Cartridge
Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge Checking the Remaining Ink Replacing a Print Cartridge Handling Print Cartridges Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_chap_06.htm2005/10/05 10:39:09...
Page 11: Sharing The Printer
Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Sharing the Printer Setting Up a Server Setting Up a Client Computer Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_chap_07.htm2005/10/05 10:39:10...
Page 12 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Inquiries and Consumables Where to Inquire Recommended Consumables Option and Consumables Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_chap_08.htm2005/10/05 10:39:10...
Page 13: Additional Information
Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Additional Information Color Guide Color Printing Mechanism Color Production Method of Printers Guide to Components Printer Body Printer Rear Control Panel Option Cleaning Moving Moving a Short Distance Moving a Long Distance When Not Using for a Long Period of Time Specifications Printer Body...
Page 14 All titles - - User Guide Contents Settings Using and Removing the User Guide Using the User Guide Removing the User Guide Printing Printing on Various Paper Types Printing on Plain Paper Printing on Thick Paper Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Printing on Inkjet Transparency Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Printing on Envelopes...
Page 15 All titles - - User Guide Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Adjusting Color Balance Printing a Whole Page as an Image Changing the Image Data Process Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Printing Images Vividly Various Print Functions Printing Multiple Document Sets Collating Printing Web Pages Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size)
Page 16 All titles - - User Guide Deleting Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Printer Driver Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Opening from the Start Menu For Windows 95/98/Me...
Page 17 All titles - - User Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Sizes Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Non-compatible Paper Troubleshooting Printing Will Not Start Power Cannot Be Turned On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Paper Jam Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray...
Page 18 All titles - - User Guide Cover Open Duplex Unit Not Detected Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected Paper in Bypass Tray Cartridge End Ink End Out of Printable Temperature Range Printer Error Adjusting the Printer Error Indicator Summary Replacing a Print Cartridge Checking the Remaining Ink Replacing a Print Cartridge Handling Print Cartridges...
Page 19 All titles - - User Guide Cleaning Moving Moving a Short Distance Moving a Long Distance When Not Using for a Long Period of Time Specifications Printer Body Option (Duplex Unit) Electromagnetic Interference About NetBSD Trademarks Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/index_list.htm (6 of 6)2005/10/05 10:39:14...
Page 20 help For how to use this manual, see "Using the User Guide". file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/help.htm2005/10/05 10:39:15...
Page 21 Contents - - User Guide Contents All Titles Settings User Guide Using and Removing the User Guide Printing Printer Driver Paper Troubleshooting Replacing a Print Cartridge Sharing the Printer Inquiries and Consumables Additional Information Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index.htm2005/10/05 10:39:16...
Page 22 Using the User Guide Contents Previous Next Settings Using and Removing the User Guide > Using the User Guide Using the User Guide Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the Setup Guide before using the machine.
Page 24 Removing the User Guide Contents Previous Next Settings Using and Removing the User Guide > Removing the User Guide Removing the User Guide Follow the procedure below to remove the User Guide installed on your computer. Removing the User Guide using its [Uninstall] function Click [Start], and then point to [Programs].
Page 25 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Using and Removing the User Guide Using the User Guide Removing the User Guide Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_chap_01.htm2005/10/05 10:39:20...
Page 26: Printing On Various Paper Types
Printing on Various Paper Types Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types Printing on Various Paper Types The print method differs depending on the type of paper used for printing. Use a print method appropriate for each paper type.
Page 27: Printing On Plain Paper
Printing on Plain Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Plain Paper Printing on Plain Paper Follow the procedure below to load plain paper in the paper tray and print. Load plain paper in the paper tray. Open the printer properties dialog box from the application.
Page 28: Printing On Thick Paper
Printing on Thick Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Thick Paper Printing on Thick Paper Follow the procedure below to print on thick paper and label paper. Thick paper and label paper are fed from the bypass tray.
Page 29 Printing on Thick Paper Insert a sheet of paper into the bypass tray with the print side face up. Paper can only be inserted one sheet at a time. Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping. Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray.
Page 30 Printing on Thick Paper Printing starts. Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0005.htm (3 of 3)2005/10/05 10:39:23...
Page 31 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Follow the procedure below to print on inkjet plain paper. Lift the output tray. When the output tray is lifted, the paper tray will pop out slightly.
Page 32 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Before loading paper, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide and slide it to an open position. Load inkjet plain paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. Curled paper may jam.
Page 33 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops. Lower the output tray. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. On the [Setup] tab, click [Inkjet Plain Paper] in the [Paper type:] list.
Page 34 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. The printer properties dialog box closes. Make print settings, and then click [OK]. Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0006.htm (4 of 4)2005/10/05 10:39:25...
Page 35 Printing on Inkjet Transparency Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Inkjet Transparency Printing on Inkjet Transparency Follow the procedure below to print on inkjet transparency. Ink on an inkjet transparency takes some time to dry. We recommend that you remove a printed inkjet transparency from the output tray before the next inkjet transparency is delivered.
Page 36 Printing on Inkjet Transparency Squeeze the paper guide release, and then slide the side paper guides into position according to the inkjet transparency size. Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. Load inkjet transparency into the paper tray with the notched corner in the right front corner of the tray.
Page 37 Printing on Inkjet Transparency Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops. Lower the output tray. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0007.htm (3 of 4)2005/10/05 10:39:27...
Page 38 Printing on Inkjet Transparency Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. On the [Setup] tab, click [Inkjet Transparency] in the [Paper type:] list. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. The printer properties dialog box closes. Make print settings, and then click [OK]. Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Previous...
Page 39 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Follow the procedure below to print on semi-gloss photo paper. Lift the output tray. When the output tray is lifted, the paper tray will pop out slightly.
Page 40 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. Load semi-gloss photo paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. The print side is rough and white-coated. Curled paper may jam.
Page 41 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops. Lower the output tray. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0008.htm (3 of 4)2005/10/05 10:39:28...
Page 42 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. On the [Setup] tab, click [Semi-gloss Photo Paper] in the [Paper type:] list. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. The printer properties dialog box closes. Make print settings, and then click [OK].
Page 43: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Envelopes Printing on Envelopes Follow the procedure below to print on envelopes. The envelopes are fed from the bypass tray. Before loading envelopes, make sure their edges are sharply creased by rubbing the edges with a pen or similar object. Load them properly because the printable area depends on the orientation.
Page 44 Printing on Envelopes Insert an envelope as illustrated with the front-side up and the folded flap on the left side when the machine is viewed from the back, and then slide the bypass tray guides up against the edges of the envelope. If the envelope has a short-edge flap, the envelope should be inserted bottom first with the flap unfolded as illustrated.
Page 45 Printing on Envelopes The envelope should be between the top and bottom of the bypass tray guides. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little. Printing starts. Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Previous Next...
Page 46: Canceling Printing
Canceling Printing Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Print jobs can be canceled from either a printer or computer. How to cancel print jobs differs according to their job status. Check the job status first. Canceling a print job being printed Cancel the print job from the Printer Status monitor or by pressing the [Cancel] key of the printer.
Page 47 Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing > Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job being printed. Check that printing and the Printer Status monitor have started.
Page 48 Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing > Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job being printed. Check that printing has started.
Page 49: Canceling Printing From The Taskbar
Canceling Printing from the Taskbar Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing > Canceling Printing from the Taskbar Canceling Printing from the Taskbar Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job in queue. Double-click the icon of the printer on the taskbar. Select the print job you want to cancel, and then click [Cancel Printing] (Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003: [Cancel]) on the [Document] menu.
Page 50: Adjusting Print Quality
Adjusting Print Quality Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality Adjusting Print Quality Print quality and color tone can be adjusted to suit the print data. Related topics Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings Printing in Black and White Saving Color Ink When Printing Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want Printing Images Vividly...
Page 51 Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings With preset print quality settings, you do not have to make print quality settings every time you print. Follow the procedure below to print using a preset print quality setting.
Page 52: Printing In Black And White
Printing in Black and White Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing in Black and White Printing in Black and White Follow the procedure below to print using only black ink. Since black and white printing is faster than color printing, it is efficient for printing color documents that do not need to be printed in color.
Page 53 Saving Color Ink When Printing Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Saving Color Ink When Printing Saving Color Ink When Printing Follow the procedure below to save color ink by printing graphics and images with less than the usual amount of ink. Text is printed as usual so that it can remain clear and easy to read.
Page 54 Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want You can make print quality settings more in details. Related topics Changing Image Printing Method Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos...
Page 55 Changing Image Printing Method Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing Image Printing Method Changing Image Printing Method When printing images, the higher the resolution of images, the longer the time required for printing. Follow the procedure below to print with priority on print quality or print speed.
Page 56 Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos Correct the hue of digital photos. This is effective especially for overexposed or underexposed images. Exposure is affected by the levels of light in which the photo was taken.
Page 57 Printing Low Resolution Images Smoothly Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing Low Resolution Images Smoothly Printing Low Resolution Images Smoothly Follow the procedure below to print outlines of low resolution images, which often appear on Web pages, smoothly. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 58 Changing the Dither Pattern Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing the Dither Pattern Changing the Dither Pattern A dither pattern is a pattern of dots used to simulate a color or shade of an image. If the pattern is changed, the characteristics of the image will also change.
Page 59 Changing the Color Profiling Pattern Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing the Color Profiling Pattern Changing the Color Profiling Pattern Follow the procedure below to select a color profiling pattern to adjust the tone of colors for prints according to the colors displayed on the computer screen.
Page 60 Printing Grayscale Images Using Black or CMYK Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing Grayscale Images Using Black or CMYK Printing Grayscale Images Using Black or CMYK Follow the procedure below to print black or gray parts of an image using black or CMYK. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 61: Printing Text In Black
Printing Text in Black Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing Text in Black Printing Text in Black Follow the procedure below to print text other than black in black. This is useful when text other than black looks lighter when printed.
Page 62 Using ICM Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Using ICM Using ICM Follow the procedure below to correct colors using the Windows ICM (Image Color Matching) function. ICM is a color management system that adjusts colors between I/O devices. Use this function to produce print results with colors as close as possible to those displayed on the computer screen.
Page 64: Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, And Saturation
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Follow the procedure below to adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation for printing. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 65: Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Color Balance Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Follow the procedure below to adjust color balance by changing the mixture of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 66 Adjusting Color Balance Opening from an Application Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0028.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:39:52...
Page 67 Printing a Whole Page as an Image Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing a Whole Page as an Image Printing a Whole Page as an Image This section explains how to convert a print job to image data using a Windows application, and then print the image using the printer driver.
Page 68 Changing the Image Data Process Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing the Image Data Process Changing the Image Data Process Depending on the application, there may be cases where printing takes a long time or colors are not printed correctly. Follow the procedure below to change the image data process to solve the problem.
Page 69 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Printing Printing on Various Paper Types Printing on Plain Paper Printing on Thick Paper Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Printing on Inkjet Transparency Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Printing on Envelopes Canceling Printing Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Canceling Printing from the Taskbar...
Page 70 Chapter contents - - User Guide Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Printing Images Vividly Various Print Functions Printing Multiple Document Sets Collating Printing Web Pages Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper...
Page 71 Chapter contents - - User Guide Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_chap_02.htm (3 of 3)2005/10/05 10:39:56...
Page 72 Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Normally full color (CMYK) is used for color printing. Follow the procedure below to print using particular CMYK colors.
Page 73 Printing Images Vividly Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing Images Vividly Printing Images Vividly By changing the printer properties settings or using special paper, vivid images can be printed. Changing the printer properties settings Prints can be made with priority on print quality. Change print quality settings in the printer properties dialog box.
Page 74: Various Print Functions
Various Print Functions Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions Various Print Functions By using various print functions, you can make prints appropriate for your purposes. Printing on Various Paper Types Related topics Printing Multiple Document Sets Collating Printing Web Pages Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification)
Page 75 Printing Multiple Document Sets Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Multiple Document Sets Printing Multiple Document Sets Follow the procedure below to print multiple sets of the same document. If you do not use the Collate function, prints will be delivered in page batches (P1, P1, P2, P2 ...). If you use the Collate function, prints will be delivered in document batches (P1, P2, P1, P2 ...).
Page 76 Collating Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Collating Collating Follow the procedure below to print complete sets of prints one set at a time when printing multiple sets such as for presentation materials. Even when using the Collate function with Layout, Poster, or Duplex, document boundaries are correctly recognized so problems like the first page and last page being printed on the same sheet do not occur.
Page 77 Printing Web Pages Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Web Pages Printing Web Pages Use the procedures described below to make settings for printing Web pages. When a Web page is printed, it may not fit on the paper used or it may not be printed as it looks on the screen. Use the information below to print Web pages correctly.
Page 78 Printing Web Pages Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0036.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:02...
Page 79 Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Follow the procedure below to print document pages reduced or enlarged to fit the paper size.
Page 80 Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Follow the procedure below to print with a reduction or enlargement ratio in the range of 20-300% adjustable in 1% increments.
Page 81 Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0038.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:05...
Page 82 Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Follow the procedure below to print a document larger than A4/Letter onto A4/Letter size paper by reducing it. For example, if a document is A3/Legal size, the document is reduced to A4/Letter automatically and printed.
Page 83 Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0039.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:06...
Page 84 Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Follow the procedure below to print images rotated by 180 degrees. Use this function if paper loaded in the paper tray has a distinct top and bottom and printing with the paper in that orientation would otherwise make the image upside- down.
Page 85 Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper Follow the procedure below to print on registered custom size paper. Register the size of the custom size paper loaded in the paper tray in the [Printer Configuration] dialog box. Open the [Page Setup] dialog box from the application.
Page 87 Printing on Unregistered Custom Size Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing on Unregistered Custom Size Paper Printing on Unregistered Custom Size Paper Follow the procedure below to print on unregistered custom size paper. Open the [Page Setup] dialog box from the application. The [Page Setup] dialog box is usually opened by clicking [Page Setup...] on the [File] menu, but the method to open it may differ in some applications.
Page 88 Printing on Unregistered Custom Size Paper Close the [Page Setup] dialog box of the application. Create a file in the application. In the printer properties dialog box, make the print settings for the printer selected in step , and then click [OK]. Opening from an Application Previous Next...
Page 89: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper
Printing on Both Sides of Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing on Both Sides of Paper Follow the procedure below to print on both sides of paper. The installation of the duplex unit (optional) is required. If the page size varies within a document, a page break will occur before the page where the size changes.
Page 91 Printing Multiple Document Pages per Sheet (Layout) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Multiple Document Pages per Sheet (Layout) Printing Multiple Document Pages per Sheet (Layout) Follow the procedure below to print multiple document pages per sheet. When using Layout, a suitable reduction or enlargement ratio is selected automatically based on the paper size and the number of pages you want to fit on each sheet.
Page 92 Printing Multiple Document Pages per Sheet (Layout) file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0044.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:12...
Page 93 Splitting the Document Image across Multiple Sheets (Poster) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Splitting the Document Image across Multiple Sheets (Poster) Splitting the Document Image across Multiple Sheets (Poster) Follow the procedure below to print a single document page over multiple sheets to make a poster size print. The enlargement ratio used is based on the specified paper size and the number of sheets you want to split the image over.
Page 94 Printing from the Last Page Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing from the Last Page Printing from the Last Page Follow the procedure below to start printing from the last page of a document. Use this function when prints come out face up in the output tray.
Page 95 Creating a Binding Margin Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Creating a Binding Margin Creating a Binding Margin Follow the procedure below to print with a binding margin. If you create a binding margin, it is offset from the document margin set from the application.
Page 97 Printing Documents with a Header and Footer Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with a Header and Footer Printing Documents with a Header and Footer Follow the procedure below to print documents with character strings in the top and bottom margins. Besides date, page number, and file name, text of up to 32 characters can be inserted into these areas.
Page 98 Printing with a Layout Suitable for Making Booklets Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing with a Layout Suitable for Making Booklets Printing with a Layout Suitable for Making Booklets Follow the procedure below to print on both sides of paper using a layout suitable for making booklets. The installation of the duplex unit (optional) is required.
Page 99 Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints Follow the procedure below to print an image or text superimposed on prints. The image or text is referred to as a watermark.
Page 100: Creating A New Watermark
Creating a New Watermark Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints > Creating a New Watermark Creating a New Watermark Follow the procedure below to create a new watermark. There are two kinds of watermarks: image watermarks made up of a bitmap file (extension .bmp) and text watermarks made up of text data. Open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 101 Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Follow the procedure below to print a document with an overlay image superimposed. Before printing using the Overlay function, an overlay image file and overlay set must be created.
Page 102 Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Creating a New Overlay Image File Deleting an Overlay Image File Creating a New Overlay Set Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0052.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:20...
Page 103 Creating a New Overlay Image File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) > Creating a New Overlay Image File Creating a New Overlay Image File Follow the procedure below to create an overlay image file. You can create an overlay image file with any application.
Page 104 Deleting an Overlay Image File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) > Deleting an Overlay Image File Deleting an Overlay Image File Follow the procedure below to delete an overlay image file. Open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 105 Creating a New Overlay Set Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) > Creating a New Overlay Set Creating a New Overlay Set Follow the procedure below to combine an overlay image file and setting details (such as how and which page an overlay image is superimposed on), name it, and register it as a set.
Page 106: Custom Settings
Custom Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings Custom Settings In [Custom Settings:], frequently used printer properties settings can be registered as a custom setting. Since custom settings can be saved in a file and recalled from that file, multiple users can share that file to print with the same printer properties settings.
Page 107 Printing Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Printing Printing Follow the procedure below to print with the registered custom settings. The printer configuration settings must be made beforehand. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box. On the [Setup] tab, select a setting in the [Custom Settings:] list.
Page 108 Registering Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Registering Registering Follow the procedure below to register a new custom setting. Up to 16 custom settings can be registered. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the [Setup], [Page Settings], or [Edit] tab. In the [Custom Settings:] list, select the custom setting on which you want to base the new custom setting.
Page 109 Registering Opening from an Application Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0058.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:27...
Page 110: Changing The Name
Changing the Name Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Changing the Name Changing the Name Follow the procedure below to change a name of a registered custom setting. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the [Setup], [Page Settings], or [Edit] tab. Click [Manage...].
Page 111 Deleting Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Deleting Deleting Follow the procedure below to delete a registered custom setting. If you delete the custom settings that were registered automatically during installation of the printer driver, they will reappear when the custom settings display is updated.
Page 112 Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration There are two kinds of custom settings displayed in the printer properties dialog box: those registered automatically during installation of the printer driver and custom settings added later by the user.
Page 113 Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Opening from an Application Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0061.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:31...
Page 114 Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Follow the procedure below to change the display order in the [Custom Settings:] list. For optimal ease-of-use, change the order according to the setting type and how often you use them.
Page 115 Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Follow the procedure below to save a registered custom setting in a custom setting file. Under Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, this function is unavailable.
Page 116 Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Follow the procedure below to register a custom setting from a custom setting file. This file would be provided by an administrator, for example.
Page 117: Opening The Printer Properties Dialog Box
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The printer properties dialog box can be opened from an application or from the [Start] menu of Windows. Depending on how you open it, the available tabs vary.
Page 118: Opening From The Start Menu
Opening from the Start Menu Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu Opening from the Start Menu All printer properties settings can be changed if the printer properties dialog box is opened from the [Printers] folder (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003: the [Printers and Faxes] folder).
Page 119: For Windows 95/98/Me
For Windows 95/98/Me Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu > For Windows 95/98/Me For Windows 95/98/Me Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box from the [Start] menu. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
Page 120: For Windows 2000, Windows Nt
For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu > For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box (Windows NT 4.0: the [Default] dialog box) from the [Start] menu.
Page 121 For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu > For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box from the [Start] menu. Windows XP Home Edition On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel].
Page 122: Opening From An Application
Opening from an Application Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from an Application Opening from an Application Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box from an application. The default properties settings are displayed when opened from an application.
Page 123: Displaying The Printer Status
Displaying the Printer Status Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Displaying the Printer Status Displaying the Printer Status Using the Printer Status monitor, printer conditions such as the print jobs or remaining ink can be checked from the computer. Also, when errors occur, the status of the printer and the solution to the problem can be checked quickly. Related topics Opening the Printer Status Monitor Previous...
Page 124 Opening the Printer Status Monitor Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Displaying the Printer Status > Opening the Printer Status Monitor Opening the Printer Status Monitor The Printer Status monitor automatically opens when printing starts. It can also be opened when not printing. Follow the procedure below to open the Printer Status monitor.
Page 125: Printer Properties Settings
Printer Properties Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings Printer Properties Settings Make various print settings in the printer properties dialog box. Related topics Using Help Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 126: Using Help
Using Help Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Using Help Using Help For information about setting items and how to make settings, see Help. Two types of the printer driver Help are available: context Help and content Help. Related topics Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help)
Page 127 Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Using Help > Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Follow the procedure below to display Help for each setting item.
Page 128 Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Using Help > Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help) Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help) Follow the procedure below to display Help. Click [Help] found at the lower right in each dialog box.
Page 129 Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Follow the procedure below to check if bidirectional communication is working by obtaining the printer version information.
Page 130 Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities If you repeatedly print, the inside of the printer will get dirty and print quality may degrade. Perform printer maintenance from the [Maintenance] tab in the printer properties dialog box.
Page 131: Nozzle Check
Nozzle Check Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Follow the procedure below to check whether the print-head nozzles are clogged up or not by printing a nozzle check test pattern. To check the printed test pattern, proceed to step Open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 132 Nozzle Check Opening from the Start Menu Opening from an Application Clean Print-heads (Normal) Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/m0001.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:50...
Page 133 Clean Print-heads (Normal) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Clean Print-heads (Normal) Clean Print-heads (Normal) Follow the procedure below to perform a normal print-head cleaning. Perform a head cleaning when a particular color cannot be printed or print images are blurred.
Page 134 Clean Print-heads (Normal) If the condition of the print-heads is not satisfactory, perform head cleaning again. However, the heads may remain clogged and the printer may not print properly even if you clean the heads multiple times. If this happens, perform a full print head cleaning. If there is still no improvement, turn the printer off, and then leave it overnight or longer.
Page 135 Clean Print-heads (Full) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Clean Print-heads (Full) Clean Print-heads (Full) Follow the procedure below to perform a thorough print-head cleaning. Since this consumes more ink than a normal head cleaning does, perform this when the problem persists after performing a normal head cleaning.
Page 136 Clean Print-heads (Full) To check the condition of print-heads after cleaning, select the [Print nozzle check test pattern] check box, and then click [Next >]. The nozzle check starts. A full print-head cleaning consumes a lot of ink. Perform it only when necessary. A full print-head cleaning may deplete the ink before the Print cartridge is expected to need to be changed.
Page 137 Adjust Print-head Positions Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Adjust Print-head Positions Adjust Print-head Positions Follow the procedure below to print a test pattern and adjust the print-head positions if vertical lines are printed unaligned or printed colors look blurred.
Page 138 Adjust Print-head Positions Enter the optimal adjustment values. Click [Finish]. Repeat steps to print the "High quality" or "Standard" test pattern and enter the optimal adjustment values. Opening from the Start Menu Opening from an Application Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/m0002.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:40:54...
Page 139 Registration Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Registration Registration Follow the procedure below to adjust where to start printing on paper loaded in each paper tray after checking the test pattern printed. To check the printed test pattern, proceed to step Open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 140 Registration folded paper is held up to light. When the difference is one calibration mark in the "+" direction, the optimal adjustment value for the [Printing direction:] is "+1.0". Fold the test pattern sheet in half widthwise, and then check the adjustment value for the [Paper feed direction:]. Adjustment values are in 0.1 increments.
Page 141: Adjust Paper Feed
Adjust Paper Feed Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Adjust Paper Feed Adjust Paper Feed If horizontal lines are printed unaligned or print images are patchy, print a test pattern, and then adjust the paper feed setting.
Page 142 Adjust Paper Feed the opposite direction. When the "+2" square is the lightest gray square and the "+6" horizontal lines are broken in the opposite direction, the optimal adjustment value is between "+3" and "+5". After adjustment, check the adjustment result. In the [Paper feed value:] box, enter the adjustment value (-14 to +14) from step Click [Finish].
Page 143 Restore Defaults/Other Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Restore Defaults/Other Settings Restore Defaults/Other Settings Follow the procedure below to restore the settings to their defaults or specify the amount of time the printer will wait for more information from the computer sending the print data before it times out (I/O timeout).
Page 144: Restoring The Settings To Their Defaults
Restoring the Settings to Their Defaults Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Restore Defaults/Other Settings > Restoring the Settings to Their Defaults Restoring the Settings to Their Defaults Follow the procedure below to restore the settings for [Adjust Print-head Positions], [Registration], [Adjust Paper Feed], and [I/O Timeout:] to their defaults.
Page 145 Specifying an I/O Timeout Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Restore Defaults/Other Settings > Specifying an I/O Timeout Specifying an I/O Timeout Follow the procedure below to specify the amount of time the printer will wait for more information from the computer sending the print data before it times out.
Page 146: Checking The Current Printer Driver Version
Checking the Current Printer Driver Version Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Checking the Current Printer Driver Version Checking the Current Printer Driver Version Follow the procedure below to check the version of the printer driver currently installed. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the [Maintenance] tab.
Page 147: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
Uninstalling the Printer Driver Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Uninstalling the Printer Driver Uninstalling the Printer Driver Follow the procedure below to uninstall the current printer driver before installing the new version of the printer driver. The Printer Status monitor installed with the current printer driver will be uninstalled when the current printer driver is uninstalled. Custom settings registered are also deleted.
Page 148 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Printer Driver Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Opening from the Start Menu For Windows 95/98/Me For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Opening from an Application Displaying the Printer Status Opening the Printer Status Monitor Printer Properties Settings...
Page 149: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Loading Paper Loading Paper Load paper into the paper tray. Load paper with the paper grain parallel to the feed direction. Printing on Thick Paper Related topics Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 150: Loading Paper Into The Paper Tray
Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Loading Paper > Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Follow the procedure below to load paper into the paper tray. Lift the output tray. When the output tray is lifted, the paper tray will pop out slightly.
Page 151 Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. Load paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. Squeeze the front end paper guide, and then slide it to meet the edge of the paper. Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops.
Page 152 Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Lower the output tray. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0091.htm (3 of 3)2005/10/05 10:41:05...
Page 153: Compatible Paper
Compatible Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Before printing, check the paper types compatible with this printer. Related topics Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Sizes Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0092.htm2005/10/05 10:41:06...
Page 154: Compatible Paper Types
Compatible Paper Types Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Types You can use various types of paper. Plain paper This paper is normally used for copying and printing. Unlike inkjet plain paper or semi-gloss photo paper, it is uncoated.
Page 155 Compatible Paper Sizes Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Compatible Paper Sizes Compatible Paper Sizes You can use various sizes of paper. Standard Sizes A5 (landscape) Exective (184.2 × 266.7 mm (7.3 × 10.5 inches)) F (203.2 × 330.2 mm (8.0 × 13.0 inches)) Foolscap (F4) (215.9 ×...
Page 156: Paper Handling Precautions
Paper Handling Precautions Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Paper Handling Precautions Paper Handling Precautions To ensure optimum print results, take care when handling paper before and after printing. Loading precautions Use compatible paper. Load paper with the print side face down in the paper trays. Load paper with the paper grain parallel to the feed direction.
Page 157 Paper Handling Precautions the bypass tray guides. Paper storage precautions Do not store paper in humid places. Do not store paper in direct sunlight. Store paper flat. Store unused paper in the original package. Paper type precautions Plain paper Use the bypass tray to print on paper heavier than 105 g/m (198.5 lb.).
Page 158 Paper Handling Precautions When using these sheets, see the instructions supplied with them. Inkjet transparency Identify the print side by orientating the sheet vertically, so that the notched corner is at the bottom left. The side facing you is the print side. Load one transparency at a time.
Page 159: Printable Area
Printable Area Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Printable Area Printable Area Printable and unprintable areas 1. Feed Direction 2. Printable Area 3. 3 mm (0.12 inches) Do not attempt to print beyond the guaranteed printable area. Paper feed precision is reduced around the printable area limits, resulting in lower print quality.
Page 161: Non-Compatible Paper
Non-compatible Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Non-compatible Paper Non-compatible Paper Check if the paper is compatible. Do not use paper that is: wrinkled, folded, or damaged wavy at the ends curled absorbent dry and conducive to static buildup already printed on preprinted (unless specified) heat sensitive/non-carbon...
Page 162 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Paper Loading Paper Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Sizes Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Non-compatible Paper Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_chap_04.htm2005/10/05 10:41:14...
Page 163 Printing Will Not Start Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printing Will Not Start Printing Will Not Start If printing will not start, check whether the power of the printer is on or whether the power can be turned on or not. Related topics Power Cannot Be Turned On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On...
Page 164: Power Cannot Be Turned On
Power Cannot Be Turned On Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printing Will Not Start > Power Cannot Be Turned On Power Cannot Be Turned On If the [Power] key does not light or does not blink when it is pressed, check if there is something wrong with the power cord or wall outlet.
Page 165 Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printing Will Not Start > Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On If printing will not start even when the power is on, check if an error has occurred using the indicators or Printer Status monitor.
Page 166: Paper Is Not Fed Or Delivered Normally
Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally If the printer is operating but paper will not feed or paper jams multiple times, check the condition of the printer and paper.
Page 167 Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally even the edges. Check the position of the paper guides of the paper tray, and then load the paper again. Though a paper jam is cleared, paper does not feed. When a paper jam occurs, clear the paper jam, and then press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. See Paper Jam If an error is displayed on the Printer Status monitor, follow the instructions to solve the problem.
Page 168: Paper Jam
Paper Jam Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam Paper Jam This explains how to remove a paper jam. When a paper jam error appears in the Printer Status monitor, remove the paper from the location indicated. If you cannot locate paper jams or jammed paper cannot be removed easily, you can check the condition of paper from the top of the printer. Related topics Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray...
Page 169 Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the paper tray. Lift the output tray.
Page 170 Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Blank paper may be delivered after printing resumes. Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/t0001.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:41:20...
Page 171 Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the bypass tray. Remove jammed paper.
Page 172 Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Move the duplex unit locks to the unlocked position, and then detach the duplex unit (optional). Remove jammed paper. Attach the duplex unit (optional), and then move the duplex unit locks to the locked position. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key.
Page 173 Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed under the top cover. Open the top cover.
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Page 175: Removing Paper Jammed Around The Guide Board
Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed around the guide board. Remove the rear cover by pulling it toward you.
Page 176 Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed. Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 177 Removing Paper Jammed in the Duplex Unit (optional) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Duplex Unit (optional) Removing Paper Jammed in the Duplex Unit (optional) Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the duplex unit (optional). Press the duplex unit cover button, and then open the duplex unit.
Page 178 Removing Paper Jammed in the Output Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Output Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Output Tray Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the output tray. Remove jammed paper.
Page 179: Print Results Are Not Satisfactory
Print Results Are Not Satisfactory Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Are Not Satisfactory Print Results Are Not Satisfactory If there is a problem with the quality of the printing such as dirty or faint and patchy prints, first check the condition of the printer.
Page 180 Printing Is Uneven, Too Heavy, or Too Light Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Are Not Satisfactory > Printing Is Uneven, Too Heavy, or Too Light Printing Is Uneven, Too Heavy, or Too Light If there is a problem with the quality of the printing such as uneven printing or an inappropriate amount of ink being used, the following questions should be addressed.
Page 181 Dirty or Blotted Prints Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Are Not Satisfactory > Dirty or Blotted Prints Dirty or Blotted Prints If prints are dirty or blotted, the following questions should be addressed. Is the paper being used too thick or thin? Check if the paper is compatible.
Page 182 Dirty or Blotted Prints the printer driver, specify how long to wait for the ink to dry between printing each side. For details, see the printer driver Help.Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0111.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:41:29...
Page 183 Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image If there are differences between the print results and the displayed image, first check the printer driver. Check the following: Does the printer driver of the printer support the application used? Check if an application other than a Windows operating system application is being used.
Page 184 Characters and Colors Do Not Match the Displayed Image Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image > Characters and Colors Do Not Match the Displayed Image Characters and Colors Do Not Match the Displayed Image If there are differences between the characters and colors of the print results and the displayed image, the following questions should be addressed.
Page 185: Positions Do Not Match The Displayed Image
Positions Do Not Match the Displayed Image Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image > Positions Do Not Match the Displayed Image Positions Do Not Match the Displayed Image If the position of printed items differs from the position of displayed items, the following questions should be addressed.
Page 186 Printer Status Monitor Does Not Open Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Does Not Open Printer Status Monitor Does Not Open If the Printer Status monitor does not open for a shared printer, the following questions should be addressed. Are the share settings correct? Check the share settings of the printer.
Page 187 Printer Status Monitor Errors Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors Printer Status Monitor Errors If an error occurs with the printer, Printer Status Monitor displays an error message. Click [User Guide...] to display the page corresponding to the error where you can check how to solve the problem in more detail. Related topics No Response from Printer No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray)
Page 188 No Response from Printer Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > No Response from Printer No Response from Printer Follow the procedure below to check the port settings and the connection between the printer and computer. Check that the power of the printer is on.
Page 189 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) If no paper is ready to be fed in the bypass tray, this message appears. Follow the procedure below to insert paper into the bypass tray.
Page 190 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) Printing starts. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/t0009.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:41:37...
Page 191 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) No paper is loaded in the paper tray or paper is not loaded properly. Follow the procedure below to load paper properly.
Page 192 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) If paper is already loaded, remove it from the paper tray, fan it well, and tap it on a flat surface such as a desk to even the edges. Check that the position of the paper guides and the front end guide match the paper size. Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide.
Page 193 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops. Lower the output tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/t0010.htm (3 of 4)2005/10/05 10:41:38...
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Page 195 Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Paper of the incorrect size is loaded. Follow the procedure below to load the correct size of paper or change the paper size in the printer properties settings.
Page 196 Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping. Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little. Printing starts.
Page 198 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Paper of the incorrect size is loaded. Follow the procedure below to load the correct size of paper or change the paper size in the printer properties settings.
Page 199 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) The paper tray cannot be detached. Do not pull it forcefully. Remove loaded paper. Squeeze the paper guide release, and then slide the side paper guides into position according to the paper size. The front end paper guide may also need to be adjusted. Load paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark.
Page 200 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Squeeze the front end paper guide, and then slide it to meet the edge of the paper. Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops. Lower the output tray. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/t0013.htm (3 of 4)2005/10/05 10:41:40...
Page 201 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Opening from an Application Canceling Printing Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/t0013.htm (4 of 4)2005/10/05 10:41:40...
Page 202: Cover Open
Cover Open Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Cover Open Cover Open A cover is open. Close the cover. Follow the procedure below to close the top cover or rear cover. Close the cover. Re-attach the rear cover. When the duplex unit is installed, check that the duplex unit is correctly attached and the duplex unit cover is closed.
Page 204: Duplex Unit Not Detected
Duplex Unit Not Detected Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Duplex Unit Not Detected Duplex Unit Not Detected The duplex unit (optional) is not attached correctly. Follow the procedure below to attach the duplex unit (optional) correctly.
Page 206 Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected A Print cartridge is not installed correctly. Follow the procedure below to install the Print cartridge correctly. Open the right front cover.
Page 207 Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected If the error persists, take the Print cartridge out once, and then install it again. The procedure above should be performed only once. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/t0018.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:41:44...
Page 208 Paper in Bypass Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Paper in Bypass Tray Paper in Bypass Tray This appears if paper is set before printing from the bypass tray starts. Follow the procedure below to remove the paper in the bypass tray.
Page 209 Paper in Bypass Tray Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping. Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little. Printing starts.
Page 211 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Troubleshooting Printing Will Not Start Power Cannot Be Turned On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Paper Jam Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board...
Page 212 Chapter contents - - User Guide Cartridge End Ink End Out of Printable Temperature Range Printer Error Adjusting the Printer Error Indicator Summary Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_chap_05.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:41:46...
Page 213: Cartridge End
Cartridge End Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Cartridge End Cartridge End A Print cartridge is empty. Printing can continue using ink remaining in the printer; however, no ink is left in the Print cartridge. Check which color of cartridge needs to be replaced, and then replace it. Checking ink color Checking using the Printer Status monitor In the illustration above, the cyan Print cartridge is empty.
Page 214 Cartridge End Since solid color printing on semi-gloss photo paper consumes a lot of ink of that color, printing may stop in the middle of the printing process because ink of that color is depleted. Do not perform a normal head cleaning or a full head cleaning unless it is necessary. Ink may run out making printing impossible.
Page 215 Ink End Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Ink End Ink End The ink is completely depleted. Printing cannot be performed. Replace the Print cartridge. Checking ink colors Checking using the Printer Status monitor In this illustration, the cyan Print cartridge has completely run out. Checking the low ink indicators In this illustration, the cyan Print cartridge has completely run out.
Page 216 Ink End Head cleaning cannot be performed. Replacing a Print Cartridge Displaying the Printer Status Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0127.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:41:49...
Page 217: Out Of Printable Temperature Range
Out of Printable Temperature Range Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Out of Printable Temperature Range Out of Printable Temperature Range Follow the procedure below to relocate the printer when the temperature inside the printer is inappropriate, extremely high or low, for printing.
Page 218: Printer Error
Printer Error Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Printer Error Printer Error An error has occurred in the printer. Turn the power off once, and then turn it back on. If the printer is relocated from a cold area to a warm area or the printer is placed in a room where the temperature varies greatly, condensation may form inside the printer causing errors.
Page 219: Adjusting The Printer
Adjusting the Printer Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Printer Adjust the printer from the [Maintenance] tab in the printer properties dialog box. Clean Print-heads (Normal) Clean Print-heads (Full) Adjust Print-head Positions Registration Adjust Paper Feed Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 220 Error Indicator Summary Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Error Indicator Summary Error Indicator Summary You can check the status of the printer using the lit or blinking indicators on the control panel. 1. Low ink indicators 2. [Power] key 3.
Page 221 Error Indicator Summary A low ink indicator is blinking. (The [Power] key may be lit or blinking at the same time.) The corresponding print cartridge has run out of ink. (In the illustration, the cyan print cartridge has run out of ink.) Printing can continue with the ink remaining in the printer, but there is no more ink in the print cartridge.
Page 222 Error Indicator Summary The paper tray may be empty. Load the paper tray, and then press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Loading Paper The [Power] key is blinking. The printer is either warming up or receiving print data. (If the blinking is slow, the printer is in standby mode with its main power off.) If the blinking continues, the temperature inside the printer may be outside of the operating temperature...
Page 223 Error Indicator Summary Paper of the correct size may not be loaded. Load paper of the correct size, or change the printer driver settings. Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) ,Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) For details about what conditions the printer can be used under (ambient temperature and humidity range), see "Checking the Installation Area", the Setup Guide.
Page 224: Checking The Remaining Ink
Checking the Remaining Ink Contents Previous Next Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge > Checking the Remaining Ink Checking the Remaining Ink Follow the procedure below to check when to replace Print cartridges using the Printer Status monitor or the low ink indicators.
Page 225 Checking the Remaining Ink In this illustration, the cyan ink has completely run out. If the background of the image in the top left corner of dialog box is red, the printer has run out of the indicated ink. Replace the cartridge. Checking the low ink indicators of the printer Blinking In the illustration above, the cyan Print cartridge is empty.
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Page 227: Replacing A Print Cartridge
Replacing a Print Cartridge Contents Previous Next Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge > Replacing a Print Cartridge Replacing a Print Cartridge Follow the procedure below to replace an empty Print cartridge. Clear any errors, such as when there is a paper jam or when no paper is loaded, before replacing a Print cartridge. Remove the Print cartridges' packaging.
Page 229: Handling Print Cartridges
Handling Print Cartridges Contents Previous Next Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge > Handling Print Cartridges Handling Print Cartridges Important points about handling Print cartridges are explained. If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. For other symptoms, consult a doctor. If ink is ingested, induce vomiting by drinking a strong saline solution.
Page 230 Handling Print Cartridges In addition to printing, ink is consumed when the power is turned on, head cleaning is performed, or Print cartridges are installed. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0134.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:41:57...
Page 231 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge Checking the Remaining Ink Replacing a Print Cartridge Handling Print Cartridges Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_chap_06.htm2005/10/05 10:41:58...
Page 232: Setting Up A Server
Setting Up a Server Contents Previous Next Settings Sharing the Printer > Setting Up a Server Setting Up a Server Follow the procedure below to set up a print server so that the printer can be shared by users. Configure a computer connected to the printer as the print server. The print server is a computer used to manage the shared printer on the network.
Page 234: Setting Up A Client Computer
Setting Up a Client Computer Contents Previous Next Settings Sharing the Printer > Setting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a computer as a client computer and connect it to the shared printer. Make this setting when installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM provided.
Page 235 Setting Up a Client Computer Click [Network Printer]. Click [OK]. Select a shared printer. Click [OK]. Check that [<\\servername\sharedprintername>] appears after [Port:]. Installation starts. Click [Finish]. Check the installation result, and then click [Finish]. If the message prompting you to restart the computer appears, restart the computer. For details about installing the printer driver, see "Installing the Printer Driver", the Setup Guide.
Page 236 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Sharing the Printer Setting Up a Server Setting Up a Client Computer Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_chap_07.htm2005/10/05 10:42:02...
Page 237: Where To Inquire
Where to Inquire Contents Previous Next Settings Inquiries and Consumables > Where to Inquire Where to Inquire For inquiries, contact your sales or service representative. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/t0026.htm2005/10/05 10:42:03...
Page 238: Recommended Consumables
Recommended Consumables Contents Previous Next Settings Inquiries and Consumables > Recommended Consumables Recommended Consumables Consumables recommended for this printer are listed. Purchase necessary consumables before your supply runs out. For information about consumables, contact your sales or service representative. Print cartridges Regular type Previous Next...
Page 239: Option And Consumables
Option and Consumables Contents Previous Next Settings Inquiries and Consumables > Option and Consumables Option and Consumables The optional Duplex Unit AD480 is available. If the duplex unit is installed, both sides of paper can be printed on automatically. For information about options and consumables, contact your service representative. Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 240 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Inquiries and Consumables Where to Inquire Recommended Consumables Option and Consumables Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_chap_08.htm2005/10/05 10:42:06...
Page 241: Color Guide
Color Guide Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Color Guide Color Guide The RGB and CMYK color models are explained. Related topics Color Printing Mechanism Color Production Method of Printers Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0140.htm2005/10/05 10:42:07...
Page 242 Color Printing Mechanism Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Color Guide > Color Printing Mechanism Color Printing Mechanism The three primary colors of light (RGB) and the three primary colors of Pigment (CMY) All light can be produced using a mixture of three colors known collectively as RGB. R stands for red, G for green, and B for blue.
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Page 244 Color Production Method of Printers Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Color Guide > Color Production Method of Printers Color Production Method of Printers Printers use cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) colored ink plus black (K) colored ink to print in full color. If equal proportions of the three CMY colors are mixed, in theory, pure black should be produced.
Page 245: Guide To Components
Guide to Components Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components Guide to Components The names and functions of parts of the printer body, control panel, and options are explained. Related topics Printer Body Printer Rear Control Panel Option Previous Next...
Page 246: Printer Body
Printer Body Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Printer Body Printer Body 1. Top cover Keep this cover closed during printing. If you cannot locate paper jams, or jammed paper cannot be removed easily, you can check the condition of paper from the top of the printer.
Page 247 Printer Rear Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Printer Rear Printer Rear 1. USB slot Connect the USB cable from the computer here. 2. Power cord Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Connect the grounding wire attached to the power plug directly to a grounding terminal. 3.
Page 249: Control Panel
Control Panel Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Control Panel Control Panel 1. Low ink indicators The indicators correspond to the positions of the Print cartridges. From left to right, the low ink indicators display the status of the black (K), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) Print cartridges.
Page 250 Control Panel will be performed for all four colors. When the power is off, while holding down the [Cancel] key, press and hold down the [Power] key for over three seconds. The low ink indicators will light once and the nozzle check test pattern will be printed. Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 251 Option Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Option Option Duplex Unit AD480 For printing using the bypass tray, attach the duplex unit. 1. Bypass tray guides Slide the left and right guides in to match the size of paper being used in the bypass tray. 2.
Page 252 Cleaning Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Cleaning Cleaning Clean the outside of the printer regularly to maintain the condition of the printer. To avoid hazardous electric shock, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. When the machine needs to be checked, adjusted, or repaired, contact your service representative.
Page 253 Moving Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Moving Moving The precautions when moving the printer a short distance or long distance are explained. Related topics Moving a Short Distance Moving a Long Distance Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0149.htm2005/10/05 10:42:17...
Page 254: Moving A Short Distance
Moving a Short Distance Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Moving > Moving a Short Distance Moving a Short Distance Follow the procedure below to move the printer a short distance such as in the same room or when the options are attached.
Page 256: Moving A Long Distance
Moving a Long Distance Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Moving > Moving a Long Distance Moving a Long Distance Turn the power off, disconnect the USB cable, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. To make sure the print heads are capped when the machine is off, always switch the machine off from the control panel. Switching off in any other way may leave the print heads uncapped, possibly leading to printing problems.
Page 257: When Not Using For A Long Period Of Time
When Not Using for a Long Period of Time Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > When Not Using for a Long Period of Time When Not Using for a Long Period of Time When the printer will not be used for a long period of time, turn the power off, disconnect the USB cable, and unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.
Page 258: Specifications
Specifications Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Specifications Specifications Specifications of the printer and options are listed. Related topics Printer Body Option (Duplex Unit) Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/int/0153.htm2005/10/05 10:42:22...
Page 259 Printer Body Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Specifications > Printer Body Printer Body Print speed Measurements according to the manufacturer's measurement system Black draft: 19 ppm Black standard (speed priority): 12 ppm Color draft: 19 ppm Color standard (speed priority): 12 ppm Depending on the operating environment, printing may take longer than normal.
Page 260 Printer Body Paper weight Tray 1/optional tray: 60-105 g/m (114.7-198.5 lb.) Bypass tray: 60-163 g/m (114.7-297.7 lb.) Maximum paper capacity Tray 1: 200 sheets Bypass tray: 1 sheet Output tray capacity 150 sheets The capacity may be less depending on the images printed. Power supply 220-240 V, 0.3 A, 50/60 Hz (when fully equipped) Power consumption...
Page 262 Option (Duplex Unit) Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Specifications > Option (Duplex Unit) Option (Duplex Unit) Duplex Unit AD480 Paper sizes A4 (portrait), B5 (portrait), A5 (horizontal), A6 (portrait), Letter (portrait), 5 "×8 " (horizontal), Exective (portrait) Paper type Plain paper Recycled paper Color paper...
Page 263: Electromagnetic Interference
Electromagnetic Interference Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Interference If another electronic device is placed next to the printer, each will influence the other negatively. In the case of a television or radio, noise may be generated. If this happens, do the following: Move the television or radio as far as possible from the printer.
Page 264 About NetBSD Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > About NetBSD About NetBSD For software installed on this printer such as a controller, the NetBSD operating system is used. 1. Copyright Notice of NetBSD For all users to use this product: This product contains NetBSD operating system: For the most part, the software constituting the NetBSD operating system is not in the public domain;...
Page 265 About NetBSD This product includes software developed by Christopher G. Demetriou. This product includes software developed by TooLs GmbH. This product includes software developed by Terrence R. Lambert. This product includes software developed by Adam Glass and Charles Hannum. This product includes software developed by Theo de Raadt. This product includes software developed by Jonathan Stone and Jason R.
Page 266 Trademarks Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Trademarks Trademarks Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communication Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Macromedia and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Macromedia, Inc.
Page 267 Chapter contents - - User Guide Contents Settings Additional Information Color Guide Color Printing Mechanism Color Production Method of Printers Guide to Components Printer Body Printer Rear Control Panel Option Cleaning Moving Moving a Short Distance Moving a Long Distance When Not Using for a Long Period of Time Specifications Printer Body...
Page 268 All titles - - User Guide Contents Settings Using and Removing the User Guide Using the User Guide Removing the User Guide Printing Printing on Various Paper Types Printing on Plain Paper Printing on Thick Paper Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Printing on Inkjet Transparency Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Printing on Envelopes...
Page 269 All titles - - User Guide Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Adjusting Color Balance Printing a Whole Page as an Image Changing the Image Data Process Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Printing Images Vividly Various Print Functions Printing Multiple Document Sets Collating Printing Web Pages Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size)
Page 270 All titles - - User Guide Deleting Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Printer Driver Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Opening from the Start Menu For Windows 95/98/Me...
Page 271 All titles - - User Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Sizes Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Non-compatible Paper Troubleshooting Printing Will Not Start Power Cannot Be Turned On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Paper Jam Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray...
Page 272 All titles - - User Guide Cover Open Duplex Unit Not Detected Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected Paper in Bypass Tray Cartridge End Ink End Out of Printable Temperature Range Printer Error Adjusting the Printer Error Indicator Summary Replacing a Print Cartridge Checking the Remaining Ink Replacing a Print Cartridge Handling Print Cartridges...
Page 273 All titles - - User Guide Cleaning Moving Moving a Short Distance Moving a Long Distance When Not Using for a Long Period of Time Specifications Printer Body Option (Duplex Unit) Electromagnetic Interference About NetBSD Trademarks Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/index_list.htm (6 of 6)2005/10/05 10:42:32...
Page 274 Using the User Guide Contents Previous Next Settings Using and Removing the User Guide > Using the User Guide Using the User Guide Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the Setup Guide before using the machine.
Page 276 Removing the User Guide Contents Previous Next Settings Using and Removing the User Guide > Removing the User Guide Removing the User Guide Follow the procedure below to remove the User Guide installed on your computer. Removing the User Guide using its [Uninstall] function Click [Start], and then point to [Programs].
Page 277 Printing on Various Paper Types Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types Printing on Various Paper Types The print method differs depending on the type of paper used for printing. Use a print method appropriate for each paper type.
Page 278 Printing on Plain Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Plain Paper Printing on Plain Paper Follow the procedure below to load plain paper in the paper tray and print. Load plain paper in the paper tray. Open the printer properties dialog box from the application.
Page 279 Printing on Thick Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Thick Paper Printing on Thick Paper Follow the procedure below to print on thick paper and label paper. Thick paper and label paper are fed from the bypass tray.
Page 280 Printing on Thick Paper Insert a sheet of paper into the bypass tray with the print side face up. Paper can only be inserted one sheet at a time. Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping. Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray.
Page 281 Printing on Thick Paper Printing starts. Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0005.htm (3 of 3)2005/10/05 10:42:37...
Page 282 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Follow the procedure below to print on inkjet plain paper. Lift the output tray. When the output tray is lifted, the paper tray will pop out slightly.
Page 283 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Before loading paper, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide and slide it to an open position. Load inkjet plain paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. Curled paper may jam.
Page 284 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Lower the output tray. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. On the [Setup] tab, click [Inkjet Plain Paper] in the [Paper type:] list. Only one-sided printing is possible when [Inkjet Plain Paper] is selected.
Page 285 Printing on Inkjet Plain Paper Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0006.htm (4 of 4)2005/10/05 10:42:38...
Page 286 Printing on Inkjet Transparency Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Inkjet Transparency Printing on Inkjet Transparency Follow the procedure below to print on inkjet transparency. Ink on an inkjet transparency takes some time to dry. We recommend that you remove a printed inkjet transparency from the output tray before the next inkjet transparency is delivered.
Page 287 Printing on Inkjet Transparency transparency size. Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. Load inkjet transparency into the paper tray with the notched corner in the right front corner of the tray. Do not load transparencies over the limit mark. Curled inkjet transparency may jam.
Page 288 Printing on Inkjet Transparency Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops. Lower the output tray. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0007.htm (3 of 4)2005/10/05 10:42:40...
Page 289 Printing on Inkjet Transparency Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. On the [Setup] tab, click [Inkjet Transparency] in the [Paper type:] list. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. The printer properties dialog box closes. Make print settings, and then click [OK]. Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Previous...
Page 290 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Follow the procedure below to print on semi-gloss photo paper. Lift the output tray. When the output tray is lifted, the paper tray will pop out slightly.
Page 291 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. Load semi-gloss photo paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. The print side is rough and white-coated. Curled paper may jam.
Page 292 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Lower the output tray. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. On the [Setup] tab, click [Semi-gloss Photo Paper] in the [Paper type:] list. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].
Page 293 Printing on Semi-gloss Photo Paper Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0008.htm (4 of 4)2005/10/05 10:42:41...
Page 294: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Printing on Various Paper Types > Printing on Envelopes Printing on Envelopes Follow the procedure below to print on envelopes. The envelopes are fed from the bypass tray. Before loading envelopes, make sure their edges are sharply creased by rubbing the edges with a pen or similar object. Load them properly because the printable area depends on the orientation.
Page 295 Printing on Envelopes Insert an envelope as illustrated with the front-side up and the folded flap on the left side when the machine is viewed from the back, and then slide the bypass tray guides up against the edges of the envelope.
Page 296 Printing on Envelopes The envelope should be between the top and bottom of the bypass tray guides. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little. Printing starts. Opening from an Application Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Previous Next...
Page 297 Canceling Printing Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Print jobs can be canceled from either a printer or computer. How to cancel print jobs differs according to their job status. Check the job status first. Canceling a print job being printed Cancel the print job from the Printer Status monitor or by pressing the [Cancel] key of the printer.
Page 298 Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing > Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Canceling Printing from the Printer Status Monitor Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job being printed. Check that printing and the Printer Status monitor have started.
Page 299 Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing > Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Canceling Printing Using the [Cancel] Key of the Printer Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job being printed. Check that printing has started.
Page 300 Canceling Printing from the Taskbar Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Canceling Printing > Canceling Printing from the Taskbar Canceling Printing from the Taskbar Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job in queue. Double-click the icon of the printer on the taskbar. Select the print job you want to cancel, and then click [Cancel Printing] (Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003: [Cancel]) on the [Document] menu.
Page 301 Adjusting Print Quality Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality Adjusting Print Quality Print quality and color tone can be adjusted to suit the print data. Related topics Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings Printing in Black and White Saving Color Ink When Printing Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want Printing Images Vividly...
Page 302 Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings Printing Using Preset Print Quality Settings With preset print quality settings, you do not have to make print quality settings every time you print. Follow the procedure below to print using a preset print quality setting.
Page 303 Printing in Black and White Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing in Black and White Printing in Black and White Follow the procedure below to print using only black ink. Since black and white printing is faster than color printing, it is efficient for printing color documents that do not need to be printed in color.
Page 304 Saving Color Ink When Printing Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Saving Color Ink When Printing Saving Color Ink When Printing Follow the procedure below to save color ink by printing graphics and images with less than the usual amount of ink. Text is printed as usual so that it can remain clear and easy to read.
Page 305 Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want You can make print quality settings more in details. Related topics Changing Image Printing Method Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos...
Page 306 Changing Image Printing Method Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing Image Printing Method Changing Image Printing Method When printing images, the higher the resolution of images, the longer the time required for printing. Follow the procedure below to print with priority on print quality or print speed.
Page 307 Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos Correcting the Hue of Digital Photos Correct the hue of digital photos. This is effective especially for overexposed or underexposed images. Exposure is affected by the levels of light in which the photo was taken.
Page 308 Printing Low Resolution Images Smoothly Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing Low Resolution Images Smoothly Printing Low Resolution Images Smoothly Follow the procedure below to print outlines of low resolution images, which often appear on Web pages, smoothly. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 309 Changing the Dither Pattern Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing the Dither Pattern Changing the Dither Pattern A dither pattern is a pattern of dots used to simulate a color or shade of an image. If the pattern is changed, the characteristics of the image will also change.
Page 310 Changing the Color Profiling Pattern Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing the Color Profiling Pattern Changing the Color Profiling Pattern Follow the procedure below to select a color profiling pattern to adjust the tone of colors for prints according to the colors displayed on the computer screen.
Page 311 Printing Grayscale Images Using Black or CMYK Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing Grayscale Images Using Black or CMYK Printing Grayscale Images Using Black or CMYK Follow the procedure below to print black or gray parts of an image using black or CMYK. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 312 Printing Text in Black Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing Text in Black Printing Text in Black Follow the procedure below to print text other than black in black. This is useful when text other than black looks lighter when printed.
Page 313 Using ICM Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Using ICM Using ICM Follow the procedure below to correct colors using the Windows ICM (Image Color Matching) function. ICM is a color management system that adjusts colors between I/O devices. Use this function to produce print results with colors as close as possible to those displayed on the computer screen.
Page 314 Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Follow the procedure below to adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation for printing. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 315 Adjusting Color Balance Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Follow the procedure below to adjust color balance by changing the mixture of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 317 Printing a Whole Page as an Image Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing a Whole Page as an Image Printing a Whole Page as an Image This section explains how to convert a print job to image data using a Windows application, and then print the image using the printer driver.
Page 318 Changing the Image Data Process Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Changing the Image Data Process Changing the Image Data Process Depending on the application, there may be cases where printing takes a long time or colors are not printed correctly. Follow the procedure below to change the image data process to solve the problem.
Page 319 Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing with Print Quality Settings You Want > Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Printing with Particular CMYK Colors Normally full color (CMYK) is used for color printing. Follow the procedure below to print using particular CMYK colors.
Page 320 Printing Images Vividly Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Adjusting Print Quality > Printing Images Vividly Printing Images Vividly By changing the printer properties settings or using special paper, vivid images can be printed. Changing the printer properties settings Prints can be made with priority on print quality. Change print quality settings in the printer properties dialog box.
Page 321 Various Print Functions Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions Various Print Functions By using various print functions, you can make prints appropriate for your purposes. Printing on Various Paper Types Related topics Printing Multiple Document Sets Collating Printing Web Pages Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification)
Page 322 Printing Multiple Document Sets Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Multiple Document Sets Printing Multiple Document Sets Follow the procedure below to print multiple sets of the same document. If you do not use the Collate function, prints will be delivered in page batches (P1, P1, P2, P2 ...). If you use the Collate function, prints will be delivered in document batches (P1, P2, P1, P2 ...).
Page 323 Collating Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Collating Collating Follow the procedure below to print complete sets of prints one set at a time when printing multiple sets such as for presentation materials. Even when using the Collate function with Layout, Poster, or Duplex, document boundaries are correctly recognized so problems like the first page and last page being printed on the same sheet do not occur.
Page 324 Printing Web Pages Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Web Pages Printing Web Pages Use the procedures described below to make settings for printing Web pages. When a Web page is printed, it may not fit on the paper used or it may not be printed as it looks on the screen. Use the information below to print Web pages correctly.
Page 326 Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Reducing and Enlarging to Fit the Paper Size (Fit to paper size) Follow the procedure below to print document pages reduced or enlarged to fit the paper size.
Page 327 Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Reducing and Enlarging by a Specified Ratio (Scale, Directional magnification) Follow the procedure below to print with a reduction or enlargement ratio in the range of 20-300% adjustable in 1% increments.
Page 328 Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Reducing to A4/Letter Automatically Follow the procedure below to print a document larger than A4/Letter onto A4/Letter size paper by reducing it. For example, if a document is A3/Legal size, the document is reduced to A4/Letter automatically and printed.
Page 329 Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Rotating the Image by 180 Degrees Follow the procedure below to print images rotated by 180 degrees. Use this function if paper loaded in the paper tray has a distinct top and bottom and printing with the paper in that orientation would otherwise make the image upside- down.
Page 330 Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper Printing on Registered Custom Size Paper Follow the procedure below to print on registered custom size paper. Register the size of the custom size paper loaded in the paper tray in the [Printer Configuration] dialog box. Open the [Page Setup] dialog box from the application.
Page 331 Printing on Unregistered Custom Size Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing on Unregistered Custom Size Paper Printing on Unregistered Custom Size Paper Follow the procedure below to print on unregistered custom size paper. Open the [Page Setup] dialog box from the application. The [Page Setup] dialog box is usually opened by clicking [Page Setup...] on the [File] menu, but the method to open it may differ in some applications.
Page 333 Printing on Both Sides of Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing on Both Sides of Paper Follow the procedure below to print on both sides of paper. The installation of the duplex unit (optional) is required. If the page size varies within a document, a page break will occur before the page where the size changes.
Page 334 Printing Multiple Document Pages per Sheet (Layout) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Multiple Document Pages per Sheet (Layout) Printing Multiple Document Pages per Sheet (Layout) Follow the procedure below to print multiple document pages per sheet. When using Layout, a suitable reduction or enlargement ratio is selected automatically based on the paper size and the number of pages you want to fit on each sheet.
Page 335 Splitting the Document Image across Multiple Sheets (Poster) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Splitting the Document Image across Multiple Sheets (Poster) Splitting the Document Image across Multiple Sheets (Poster) Follow the procedure below to print a single document page over multiple sheets to make a poster size print. The enlargement ratio used is based on the specified paper size and the number of sheets you want to split the image over.
Page 336 Printing from the Last Page Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing from the Last Page Printing from the Last Page Follow the procedure below to start printing from the last page of a document. Use this function when prints come out face up in the output tray.
Page 337 Creating a Binding Margin Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Creating a Binding Margin Creating a Binding Margin Follow the procedure below to print with a binding margin. If you create a binding margin, it is offset from the document margin set from the application.
Page 338 Printing Documents with a Header and Footer Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with a Header and Footer Printing Documents with a Header and Footer Follow the procedure below to print documents with character strings in the top and bottom margins. Besides date, page number, and file name, text of up to 32 characters can be inserted into these areas.
Page 339 Printing with a Layout Suitable for Making Booklets Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing with a Layout Suitable for Making Booklets Printing with a Layout Suitable for Making Booklets Follow the procedure below to print on both sides of paper using a layout suitable for making booklets. The installation of the duplex unit (optional) is required.
Page 340 Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints Follow the procedure below to print an image or text superimposed on prints. The image or text is referred to as a watermark.
Page 341 Creating a New Watermark Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Images or Text Superimposed on Prints > Creating a New Watermark Creating a New Watermark Follow the procedure below to create a new watermark. There are two kinds of watermarks: image watermarks made up of a bitmap file (extension .bmp) and text watermarks made up of text data. Open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 342 Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Follow the procedure below to print a document with an overlay image superimposed. Before printing using the Overlay function, an overlay image file and overlay set must be created.
Page 343 Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0052.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:43:29...
Page 344 Creating a New Overlay Image File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) > Creating a New Overlay Image File Creating a New Overlay Image File Follow the procedure below to create an overlay image file. You can create an overlay image file with any application.
Page 345 Deleting an Overlay Image File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) > Deleting an Overlay Image File Deleting an Overlay Image File Follow the procedure below to delete an overlay image file. Open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 346 Creating a New Overlay Set Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Various Print Functions > Printing Documents with an Overlay Image Superimposed (Overlay) > Creating a New Overlay Set Creating a New Overlay Set Follow the procedure below to combine an overlay image file and setting details (such as how and which page an overlay image is superimposed on), name it, and register it as a set.
Page 347 Custom Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings Custom Settings In [Custom Settings:], frequently used printer properties settings can be registered as a custom setting. Since custom settings can be saved in a file and recalled from that file, multiple users can share that file to print with the same printer properties settings.
Page 348 Printing Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Printing Printing Follow the procedure below to print with the registered custom settings. The printer configuration settings must be made beforehand. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box. On the [Setup] tab, select a setting in the [Custom Settings:] list.
Page 349 Registering Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Registering Registering Follow the procedure below to register a new custom setting. Up to 16 custom settings can be registered. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the [Setup], [Page Settings], or [Edit] tab. In the [Custom Settings:] list, select the custom setting on which you want to base the new custom setting.
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Page 351 Changing the Name Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Changing the Name Changing the Name Follow the procedure below to change a name of a registered custom setting. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the [Setup], [Page Settings], or [Edit] tab. Click [Manage...].
Page 352 Deleting Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Deleting Deleting Follow the procedure below to delete a registered custom setting. If you delete the custom settings that were registered automatically during installation of the printer driver, they will reappear when the custom settings display is updated.
Page 353 Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration There are two kinds of custom settings displayed in the printer properties dialog box: those registered automatically during installation of the printer driver and custom settings added later by the user.
Page 354 Updating Custom Settings According to the Current Printer Configuration Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0061.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:43:39...
Page 355 Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Changing the Custom Settings Display Order Follow the procedure below to change the display order in the [Custom Settings:] list. For optimal ease-of-use, change the order according to the setting type and how often you use them.
Page 356 Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Saving a Registered Custom Setting in a File Follow the procedure below to save a registered custom setting in a custom setting file. Under Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, this function is unavailable.
Page 357 Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Contents Previous Next Settings Printing > Custom Settings > Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Registering a Custom Setting Using a Custom Setting File Follow the procedure below to register a custom setting from a custom setting file. This file would be provided by an administrator, for example.
Page 358 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The printer properties dialog box can be opened from an application or from the [Start] menu of Windows. Depending on how you open it, the available tabs vary.
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Opening from the Start Menu Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu Opening from the Start Menu All printer properties settings can be changed if the printer properties dialog box is opened from the [Printers] folder (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003: the [Printers and Faxes] folder).
Page 360 For Windows 95/98/Me Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu > For Windows 95/98/Me For Windows 95/98/Me Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box from the [Start] menu. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
Page 361 For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu > For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 For Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box (Windows NT 4.0: the [Default] dialog box) from the [Start] menu.
Page 362 For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from the Start Menu > For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box from the [Start] menu. Windows XP Home Edition On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel].
Page 363 Opening from an Application Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box > Opening from an Application Opening from an Application Follow the procedure below to open the printer properties dialog box from an application. The default properties settings are displayed when opened from an application.
Page 364 Displaying the Printer Status Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Displaying the Printer Status Displaying the Printer Status Using the Printer Status monitor, printer conditions such as the print jobs or remaining ink can be checked from the computer. Also, when errors occur, the status of the printer and the solution to the problem can be checked quickly. Related topics Opening the Printer Status Monitor Previous...
Page 365 Opening the Printer Status Monitor Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Displaying the Printer Status > Opening the Printer Status Monitor Opening the Printer Status Monitor The Printer Status monitor automatically opens when printing starts. It can also be opened when not printing. Follow the procedure below to open the Printer Status monitor.
Page 366 Printer Properties Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings Printer Properties Settings Make various print settings in the printer properties dialog box. Related topics Using Help Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 367 Using Help Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Using Help Using Help For information about setting items and how to make settings, see Help. Two types of the printer driver Help are available: context Help and content Help. Related topics Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help)
Page 368 Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Using Help > Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Displaying an Explanation for Each Setting Item (Context Help) Follow the procedure below to display Help for each setting item.
Page 369 Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Using Help > Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help) Displaying Help in a Help Window (Content Help) Follow the procedure below to display Help. Click [Help] found at the lower right in each dialog box.
Page 370 Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Printer Properties Settings > Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Checking Whether Bidirectional Communication is Working or Not Follow the procedure below to check if bidirectional communication is working by obtaining the printer version information.
Page 371 Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities If you repeatedly print, the inside of the printer will get dirty and print quality may degrade. Perform printer maintenance from the [Maintenance] tab in the printer properties dialog box.
Page 372 Nozzle Check Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Follow the procedure below to check whether the print-head nozzles are clogged up or not by printing a nozzle check test pattern. To check the printed test pattern, proceed to step 7..
Page 374 Clean Print-heads (Normal) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Clean Print-heads (Normal) Clean Print-heads (Normal) Follow the procedure below to perform a normal print-head cleaning. Perform a head cleaning when a particular color cannot be printed or print images are blurred.
Page 375 Clean Print-heads (Normal) Opening from the Start Menu Opening from an Application Nozzle Check Clean Print-heads (Full) Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0080.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:00...
Page 376 Clean Print-heads (Full) Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Clean Print-heads (Full) Clean Print-heads (Full) Follow the procedure below to perform a thorough print-head cleaning. Since this consumes more ink than a normal head cleaning does, perform this when the problem persists after performing a normal head cleaning.
Page 377 Clean Print-heads (Full) A full print-head cleaning may deplete the ink before the Print cartridge is expected to need to be changed. Opening from the Start Menu Opening from an Application Nozzle Check Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0081.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:01...
Page 378 Adjust Print-head Positions Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Adjust Print-head Positions Adjust Print-head Positions Follow the procedure below to print a test pattern and adjust the print-head positions if vertical lines are printed unaligned or printed colors look blurred.
Page 379 Adjust Print-head Positions Enter the optimal adjustment values. Click [Finish]. Repeat steps 4. to10. to print the "High quality" or "Standard" test pattern and enter the optimal adjustment values. Opening from the Start Menu Opening from an Application Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 380 Registration Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Registration Registration Follow the procedure below to adjust where to start printing on paper loaded in each paper tray after checking the test pattern printed. To check the printed test pattern, proceed to step 8.. Open the printer properties dialog box.
Page 381 Registration Fold the test pattern sheet in half widthwise, and then check the adjustment value for the [Paper feed direction:]. Adjustment values are in 0.1 increments. In the [Printing direction:] and [Paper feed direction:] boxes, enter the adjustment values (-4.0 to +4.0) from step 8..
Page 382 Adjust Paper Feed Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Adjust Paper Feed Adjust Paper Feed If horizontal lines are printed unaligned or print images are patchy, print a test pattern, and then adjust the paper feed setting.
Page 383 Adjust Paper Feed In the [Paper feed value:] box, enter the adjustment value (-14 to +14) from step 7.. Click [Finish]. If a test pattern is not printed or the image is not clear, select the [Print a test pattern and return to this screen] check box, and then click [Next >].
Page 384 Restore Defaults/Other Settings Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Restore Defaults/Other Settings Restore Defaults/Other Settings Follow the procedure below to restore the settings to their defaults or specify the amount of time the printer will wait for more information from the computer sending the print data before it times out (I/O timeout).
Page 385 Restoring the Settings to Their Defaults Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Restore Defaults/Other Settings > Restoring the Settings to Their Defaults Restoring the Settings to Their Defaults Follow the procedure below to restore the settings for [Adjust Print-head Positions], [Registration], [Adjust Paper Feed], and [I/O Timeout:] to their defaults.
Page 386 Specifying an I/O Timeout Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Maintaining the Printer Using Utilities > Restore Defaults/Other Settings > Specifying an I/O Timeout Specifying an I/O Timeout Follow the procedure below to specify the amount of time the printer will wait for more information from the computer sending the print data before it times out.
Page 387 Checking the Current Printer Driver Version Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Checking the Current Printer Driver Version Checking the Current Printer Driver Version Follow the procedure below to check the version of the printer driver currently installed. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the [Maintenance] tab.
Page 388 Uninstalling the Printer Driver Contents Previous Next Settings Printer Driver > Uninstalling the Printer Driver Uninstalling the Printer Driver Follow the procedure below to uninstall the current printer driver before installing the new version of the printer driver. The Printer Status monitor installed with the current printer driver will be uninstalled when the current printer driver is uninstalled. Custom settings registered are also deleted.
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Loading Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Loading Paper Loading Paper Load paper into the paper tray. Load paper with the paper grain parallel to the feed direction. Printing on Thick Paper Related topics Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 390 Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Loading Paper > Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Follow the procedure below to load paper into the paper tray. Lift the output tray. When the output tray is lifted, the paper tray will pop out slightly.
Page 391 Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. Load paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. Squeeze the front end paper guide, and then slide it to meet the edge of the paper. Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops.
Page 392 Loading Paper into the Paper Tray Lower the output tray. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0091.htm (3 of 3)2005/10/05 10:44:12...
Page 393 Compatible Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Before printing, check the paper types compatible with this printer. Related topics Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Sizes Paper Handling Precautions Printable Area Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0092.htm2005/10/05 10:44:13...
Page 394 Compatible Paper Types Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Compatible Paper Types Compatible Paper Types You can use various types of paper. Plain paper This paper is normally used for copying and printing. Unlike inkjet plain paper or semi-gloss photo paper, it is uncoated.
Page 395 Compatible Paper Sizes Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Compatible Paper Sizes Compatible Paper Sizes You can use various sizes of paper. Standard Sizes A5 (landscape) Exective (184.2 × 266.7 mm (7.3 × 10.5 inches)) F (203.2 × 330.2 mm (8.0 × 13.0 inches)) Foolscap (F4) (215.9 ×...
Page 396 Paper Handling Precautions Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Paper Handling Precautions Paper Handling Precautions To ensure optimum print results, take care when handling paper before and after printing. Loading precautions Use compatible paper. Load paper with the print side face down in the paper trays. Load paper with the paper grain parallel to the feed direction.
Page 397 Paper Handling Precautions the bypass tray guides. Paper storage precautions Do not store paper in humid places. Do not store paper in direct sunlight. Store paper flat. Store unused paper in the original package. Paper type precautions Plain paper Use the bypass tray to print on paper heavier than 105 g/m (198.5 lb.).
Page 398 Paper Handling Precautions When using these sheets, see the instructions supplied with them. Inkjet transparency Identify the print side by orientating the sheet vertically, so that the notched corner is at the bottom left. The side facing you is the print side. Load one transparency at a time.
Page 399 Printable Area Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Compatible Paper > Printable Area Printable Area Printable and unprintable areas 1. Feed Direction 2. Printable Area 3. 3 mm (0.12 inches) Do not attempt to print beyond the guaranteed printable area. Paper feed precision is reduced around the printable area limits, resulting in lower print quality.
Page 401 Non-compatible Paper Contents Previous Next Settings Paper > Non-compatible Paper Non-compatible Paper Check if the paper is compatible. Do not use paper that is: wrinkled, folded, or damaged wavy at the ends curled absorbent dry and conducive to static buildup already printed on preprinted (unless specified) heat sensitive/non-carbon...
Page 402 Printing Will Not Start Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printing Will Not Start Printing Will Not Start If printing will not start, check whether the power of the printer is on or whether the power can be turned on or not. Related topics Power Cannot Be Turned On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On...
Page 403 Power Cannot Be Turned On Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printing Will Not Start > Power Cannot Be Turned On Power Cannot Be Turned On If the [Power] key does not light or does not blink when it is pressed, check if there is something wrong with the power cord or wall outlet.
Page 404 Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printing Will Not Start > Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On Paper Will Not Feed Even When the Power Is On If printing will not start even when the power is on, check if an error has occurred using the indicators or Printer Status monitor.
Page 405 Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally If the printer is operating but paper will not feed or paper jams multiple times, check the condition of the printer and paper.
Page 406 Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally even the edges. Check the position of the paper guides of the paper tray, and then load the paper again. Though a paper jam is cleared, paper does not feed. When a paper jam occurs, clear the paper jam, and then press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. See Paper Jam.
Page 407 Paper Jam Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam Paper Jam This explains how to remove a paper jam. When a paper jam error appears in the Printer Status monitor, remove the paper from the location indicated. If you cannot locate paper jams or jammed paper cannot be removed easily, you can check the condition of paper from the top of the printer. Related topics Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray...
Page 408 Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the paper tray. Lift the output tray.
Page 409 Removing Paper Jammed in the Paper Tray Lower the output tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Blank paper may be delivered after printing resumes. Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0001.htm (2 of 3)2005/10/05 10:44:25...
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Page 411 Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the bypass tray. Remove jammed paper.
Page 412 Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. If it is difficult to remove jammed paper, follow the procedure below to remove it. Move the duplex unit locks to the unlocked position, and then detach the duplex unit (optional). Remove jammed paper.
Page 413 Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Attach the duplex unit (optional), and then move the duplex unit locks to the locked position. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. The [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key stops blinking and stays lit. Insert a sheet of paper into the bypass tray with the print side face up. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0003.htm (3 of 4)2005/10/05 10:44:27...
Page 414 Removing Paper Jammed in the Bypass Tray Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. When the rear cover is attached, remove the paper using the same procedure. Remove the rear cover if it is attached. Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 415 Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed under the top cover. Open the top cover.
Page 416 Removing Paper Jammed under the Top Cover Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0004.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:28...
Page 417 Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed around the guide board. Remove the rear cover by pulling it toward you.
Page 418 Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Release paper from the roller to make it removable. Insert your finger between the paper and the roller, and then remove the paper slowly. Do not touch the feed belt. Close the guide board. Push the PUSH area on both sides of the guide board until it firmly closes.
Page 419 Removing Paper Jammed around the Guide Board Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed. Paper Is Not Fed or Delivered Normally Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 420 Removing Paper Jammed in the Duplex Unit (optional) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Duplex Unit (optional) Removing Paper Jammed in the Duplex Unit (optional) Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the duplex unit (optional). Press the duplex unit cover button, and then open the duplex unit.
Page 421 Removing Paper Jammed in the Duplex Unit (optional) Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0006.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:31...
Page 422 Removing Paper Jammed in the Output Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Paper Jam > Removing Paper Jammed in the Output Tray Removing Paper Jammed in the Output Tray Follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the output tray. Remove jammed paper.
Page 423 Print Results Are Not Satisfactory Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Are Not Satisfactory Print Results Are Not Satisfactory If there is a problem with the quality of the printing such as dirty or faint and patchy prints, first check the condition of the printer.
Page 424 Printing Is Uneven, Too Heavy, or Too Light Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Are Not Satisfactory > Printing Is Uneven, Too Heavy, or Too Light Printing Is Uneven, Too Heavy, or Too Light If there is a problem with the quality of the printing such as uneven printing or an inappropriate amount of ink being used, the following questions should be addressed.
Page 425 Dirty or Blotted Prints Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Are Not Satisfactory > Dirty or Blotted Prints Dirty or Blotted Prints If prints are dirty or blotted, the following questions should be addressed. Is the paper being used too thick or thin? Check if the paper is compatible.
Page 426 Dirty or Blotted Prints the printer driver, specify how long to wait for the ink to dry between printing each side. For details, see the printer driver Help.Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0111.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:35...
Page 427 Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image If there are differences between the print results and the displayed image, first check the printer driver. Check the following: Does the printer driver of the printer support the application used? Check if an application other than a Windows operating system application is being used.
Page 428 Characters and Colors Do Not Match the Displayed Image Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image > Characters and Colors Do Not Match the Displayed Image Characters and Colors Do Not Match the Displayed Image If there are differences between the characters and colors of the print results and the displayed image, the following questions should be addressed.
Page 429 Positions Do Not Match the Displayed Image Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Print Results Do Not Match the Displayed Image > Positions Do Not Match the Displayed Image Positions Do Not Match the Displayed Image If the position of printed items differs from the position of displayed items, the following questions should be addressed.
Page 430 Printer Status Monitor Does Not Open Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Does Not Open Printer Status Monitor Does Not Open If the Printer Status monitor does not open for a shared printer, the following questions should be addressed. Are the share settings correct? Check the share settings of the printer.
Page 431 Printer Status Monitor Errors Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors Printer Status Monitor Errors If an error occurs with the printer, Printer Status Monitor displays an error message. Click [User Guide...] to display the page corresponding to the error where you can check how to solve the problem in more detail. Related topics No Response from Printer No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray)
Page 432 No Response from Printer Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > No Response from Printer No Response from Printer Follow the procedure below to check the port settings and the connection between the printer and computer. Check that the power of the printer is on.
Page 433 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) If no paper is ready to be fed in the bypass tray, this message appears. Follow the procedure below to insert paper into the bypass tray.
Page 434 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Bypass Tray) Printing starts. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0009.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:44...
Page 435 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) No paper is loaded in the paper tray or paper is not loaded properly. Follow the procedure below to load paper properly.
Page 436 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) If paper is already loaded, remove it from the paper tray, fan it well, and tap it on a flat surface such as a desk to even the edges. Check that the position of the paper guides and the front end guide match the paper size. Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide.
Page 437 No Paper/Tray Not Detected (Paper Tray) Lower the output tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Printing starts. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0010.htm (3 of 3)2005/10/05 10:44:45...
Page 438 Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Paper of the incorrect size is loaded. Follow the procedure below to load the correct size of paper or change the paper size in the printer properties settings.
Page 439 Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray) Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping. Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little. Printing starts.
Page 440 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Paper of the incorrect size is loaded. Follow the procedure below to load the correct size of paper or change the paper size in the printer properties settings.
Page 441 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) The paper tray cannot be detached. Do not pull it forcefully. Remove loaded paper. Squeeze the paper guide release, and then slide the side paper guides into position according to the paper size. The front end paper guide may also need to be adjusted. Load paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark.
Page 442 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Hold both sides of the paper tray, and push it gently in until it stops. Lower the output tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0013.htm (3 of 4)2005/10/05 10:44:47...
Page 443 Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray) Printing starts. Opening from an Application Canceling Printing Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0013.htm (4 of 4)2005/10/05 10:44:47...
Page 444 Cover Open Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Cover Open Cover Open A cover is open. Close the cover. Follow the procedure below to close the top cover or rear cover. Close the cover. Re-attach the rear cover. When the duplex unit is installed, check that the duplex unit is correctly attached and the duplex unit cover is closed.
Page 446 Duplex Unit Not Detected Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Duplex Unit Not Detected Duplex Unit Not Detected The duplex unit (optional) is not attached correctly. Follow the procedure below to attach the duplex unit (optional) correctly.
Page 447 Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected A Print cartridge is not installed correctly. Follow the procedure below to install the Print cartridge correctly. Open the right front cover.
Page 448 Print Cartridge(s) Not Detected If the error persists, take the Print cartridge out once, and then install it again. The procedure above should be performed only once. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0018.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:50...
Page 449 Paper in Bypass Tray Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Paper in Bypass Tray Paper in Bypass Tray This appears if paper is set before printing from the bypass tray starts. Follow the procedure below to remove the paper in the bypass tray.
Page 450 Paper in Bypass Tray Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping. Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little. Printing starts.
Page 452 Cartridge End Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Cartridge End Cartridge End A Print cartridge is empty. Printing can continue using ink remaining in the printer; however, no ink is left in the Print cartridge. Check which color of cartridge needs to be replaced, and then replace it. Checking ink color Checking using the Printer Status monitor In the illustration above, the cyan Print cartridge is empty.
Page 453 Cartridge End Since solid color printing on semi-gloss photo paper consumes a lot of ink of that color, printing may stop in the middle of the printing process because ink of that color is depleted. Do not perform a normal head cleaning or a full head cleaning unless it is necessary. Ink may run out making printing impossible.
Page 454 Ink End Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Ink End Ink End The ink is completely depleted. Printing cannot be performed. Replace the Print cartridge. Checking ink colors Checking using the Printer Status monitor In this illustration, the cyan Print cartridge has completely run out. Checking the low ink indicators In this illustration, the cyan Print cartridge has completely run out.
Page 455 Ink End Head cleaning cannot be performed. Replacing a Print Cartridge Displaying the Printer Status Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0127.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:44:54...
Page 456 Out of Printable Temperature Range Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Out of Printable Temperature Range Out of Printable Temperature Range Follow the procedure below to relocate the printer when the temperature inside the printer is inappropriate, extremely high or low, for printing.
Page 457 Printer Error Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Printer Status Monitor Errors > Printer Error Printer Error An error has occurred in the printer. Turn the power off once, and then turn it back on. If the printer is relocated from a cold area to a warm area or the printer is placed in a room where the temperature varies greatly, condensation may form inside the printer causing errors.
Page 458 Adjusting the Printer Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Printer Adjust the printer from the [Maintenance] tab in the printer properties dialog box. Clean Print-heads (Normal) Clean Print-heads (Full) Adjust Print-head Positions Registration Adjust Paper Feed Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 459 Error Indicator Summary Contents Previous Next Settings Troubleshooting > Error Indicator Summary Error Indicator Summary You can check the status of the printer using the lit or blinking indicators on the control panel. 1. Low ink indicators 2. [Power] key 3.
Page 460 Error Indicator Summary A low ink indicator is blinking. (The [Power] key may be lit or blinking at the same time.) The corresponding print cartridge has run out of ink. (In the illustration, the cyan print cartridge has run out of ink.) Printing can continue with the ink remaining in the printer, but there is no more ink in the print cartridge.
Page 461 Error Indicator Summary The paper tray may be empty. Load the paper tray, and then press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key. Loading Paper. The [Power] key is blinking. The printer is either warming up or receiving print data. (If the blinking is slow, the printer is in standby mode with its main power off.) If the blinking continues, the temperature inside the printer may be outside of the operating temperature...
Page 462 Error Indicator Summary Paper of the correct size may not be loaded. Load paper of the correct size, or change the printer driver settings. Paper Size Mismatch (Bypass Tray),Paper Size Mismatch (Paper Tray). For details about what conditions the printer can be used under (ambient temperature and humidity range), see "Checking the Installation Area", the Setup Guide.
Page 463 Checking the Remaining Ink Contents Previous Next Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge > Checking the Remaining Ink Checking the Remaining Ink Follow the procedure below to check when to replace Print cartridges using the Printer Status monitor or the low ink indicators.
Page 464 Checking the Remaining Ink In this illustration, the cyan ink has completely run out. If the background of the image in the top left corner of dialog box is red, the printer has run out of the indicated ink. Replace the cartridge. Checking the low ink indicators of the printer Blinking In the illustration above, the cyan Print cartridge is empty.
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Page 466 Replacing a Print Cartridge Contents Previous Next Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge > Replacing a Print Cartridge Replacing a Print Cartridge Follow the procedure below to replace an empty Print cartridge. Clear any errors, such as when there is a paper jam or when no paper is loaded, before replacing a Print cartridge. Remove the Print cartridges' packaging.
Page 467 Replacing a Print Cartridge Close the right front cover. Recommended Consumables Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0023.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:45:01...
Page 468 Handling Print Cartridges Contents Previous Next Settings Replacing a Print Cartridge > Handling Print Cartridges Handling Print Cartridges Important points about handling Print cartridges are explained. If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. For other symptoms, consult a doctor. If ink is ingested, induce vomiting by drinking a strong saline solution.
Page 469 Handling Print Cartridges In addition to printing, ink is consumed when the power is turned on, head cleaning is performed, or Print cartridges are installed. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0134.htm (2 of 2)2005/10/05 10:45:02...
Page 470 Setting Up a Server Contents Previous Next Settings Sharing the Printer > Setting Up a Server Setting Up a Server Follow the procedure below to set up a print server so that the printer can be shared by users. Configure a computer connected to the printer as the print server. The print server is a computer used to manage the shared printer on the network.
Page 471 Setting Up a Client Computer Contents Previous Next Settings Sharing the Printer > Setting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a computer as a client computer and connect it to the shared printer. Make this setting when installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM provided.
Page 472 Setting Up a Client Computer Click [Finish]. Check the installation result, and then click [Finish]. If the message prompting you to restart the computer appears, restart the computer. For details about installing the printer driver, see "Installing the Printer Driver", the Setup Guide. Setting Up a Server Previous Next...
Page 473 Where to Inquire Contents Previous Next Settings Inquiries and Consumables > Where to Inquire Where to Inquire For inquiries, contact your sales or service representative. Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/t0026.htm2005/10/05 10:45:05...
Page 474 Recommended Consumables Contents Previous Next Settings Inquiries and Consumables > Recommended Consumables Recommended Consumables Consumables recommended for this printer are listed. Purchase necessary consumables before your supply runs out. For information about consumables, contact your sales or service representative. Print cartridges Regular type Previous Next...
Page 475 Option and Consumables Contents Previous Next Settings Inquiries and Consumables > Option and Consumables Option and Consumables The optional Duplex Unit AD480 is available. If the duplex unit is installed, both sides of paper can be printed on automatically. For information about options and consumables, contact your service representative. Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 476: Related Topics
Color Guide Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Color Guide Color Guide The RGB and CMYK color models are explained. Related topics Color Printing Mechanism Color Production Method of Printers Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0140.htm2005/10/05 10:45:08...
Page 477 Color Printing Mechanism Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Color Guide > Color Printing Mechanism Color Printing Mechanism The three primary colors of light (RGB) and the three primary colors of Pigment (CMY) All light can be produced using a mixture of three colors known collectively as RGB. R stands for red, G for green, and B for blue.
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Page 479 Color Production Method of Printers Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Color Guide > Color Production Method of Printers Color Production Method of Printers Printers use cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) colored ink plus black (K) colored ink to print in full color. If equal proportions of the three CMY colors are mixed, in theory, pure black should be produced.
Page 480 Guide to Components Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components Guide to Components The names and functions of parts of the printer body, control panel, and options are explained. Related topics Printer Body Printer Rear Control Panel Option Previous Next...
Page 481: Printer Body
Printer Body Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Printer Body Printer Body 1. Top cover Keep this cover closed during printing. If you cannot locate paper jams, or jammed paper cannot be removed easily, you can check the condition of paper from the top of the printer.
Page 482 Printer Rear Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Printer Rear Printer Rear 1. USB slot Connect the USB cable from the computer here. 2. Power cord Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Connect the grounding wire attached to the power plug directly to a grounding terminal. 3.
Page 484 Control Panel Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Control Panel Control Panel 1. Low ink indicators The indicators correspond to the positions of the Print cartridges. From left to right, the low ink indicators display the status of the black (K), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) Print cartridges.
Page 485 Control Panel will be performed for all four colors. When the power is off, while holding down the [Cancel] key, press and hold down the [Power] key for over three seconds. The low ink indicators will light once and the nozzle check test pattern will be printed. Previous Next Copyright ©...
Page 486 Option Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Guide to Components > Option Option Duplex Unit AD480 For printing using the bypass tray, attach the duplex unit. 1. Bypass tray guides Slide the left and right guides in to match the size of paper being used in the bypass tray. 2.
Page 487 Cleaning Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Cleaning Cleaning Clean the outside of the printer regularly to maintain the condition of the printer. To avoid hazardous electric shock, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. When the machine needs to be checked, adjusted, or repaired, contact your service representative.
Page 488 Moving Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Moving Moving The precautions when moving the printer a short distance or long distance are explained. Related topics Moving a Short Distance Moving a Long Distance Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0149.htm2005/10/05 10:45:18...
Page 489 Moving a Short Distance Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Moving > Moving a Short Distance Moving a Short Distance Follow the procedure below to move the printer a short distance such as in the same room or when the options are attached.
Page 491 Moving a Long Distance Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Moving > Moving a Long Distance Moving a Long Distance Turn the power off, disconnect the USB cable, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. To make sure the print heads are capped when the machine is off, always switch the machine off from the control panel. Switching off in any other way may leave the print heads uncapped, possibly leading to printing problems.
Page 492 When Not Using for a Long Period of Time Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > When Not Using for a Long Period of Time When Not Using for a Long Period of Time When the printer will not be used for a long period of time, turn the power off, disconnect the USB cable, and unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.
Page 493 Specifications Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Specifications Specifications Specifications of the printer and options are listed. Related topics Printer Body Option (Duplex Unit) Previous Next Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. file:///E|/pdf_file/5/printer/g500/opmanual/g500/Op_Guide/acc/0153.htm2005/10/05 10:45:22...
Page 494 Printer Body Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Specifications > Printer Body Printer Body Print speed Measurements according to the manufacturer's measurement system Black draft: 19 ppm Black standard (speed priority): 12 ppm Color draft: 19 ppm Color standard (speed priority): 12 ppm Depending on the operating environment, printing may take longer than normal.
Page 495 Printer Body Paper weight Tray 1/optional tray: 60-105 g/m (114.7-198.5 lb.) Bypass tray: 60-163 g/m (114.7-297.7 lb.) Maximum paper capacity Tray 1: 200 sheets Bypass tray: 1 sheet Output tray capacity 150 sheets The capacity may be less depending on the images printed. Power supply 220-240 V, 0.3 A, 50/60 Hz (when fully equipped) Power consumption...
Page 497 Option (Duplex Unit) Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Specifications > Option (Duplex Unit) Option (Duplex Unit) Duplex Unit AD480 Paper sizes A4 (portrait), B5 (portrait), A5 (horizontal), A6 (portrait), Letter (portrait), 5 "×8 " (horizontal), Exective (portrait) Paper type Plain paper Recycled paper Color paper...
Page 498 Electromagnetic Interference Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Interference If another electronic device is placed next to the printer, each will influence the other negatively. In the case of a television or radio, noise may be generated. If this happens, do the following: Move the television or radio as far as possible from the printer.
Page 499 About NetBSD Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > About NetBSD About NetBSD For software installed on this printer such as a controller, the NetBSD operating system is used. 1. Copyright Notice of NetBSD For all users to use this product: This product contains NetBSD operating system: For the most part, the software constituting the NetBSD operating system is not in the public domain;...
Page 500 About NetBSD This product includes software developed by Christopher G. Demetriou. This product includes software developed by TooLs GmbH. This product includes software developed by Terrence R. Lambert. This product includes software developed by Adam Glass and Charles Hannum. This product includes software developed by Theo de Raadt. This product includes software developed by Jonathan Stone and Jason R.
Page 501 Trademarks Contents Previous Next Settings Additional Information > Trademarks Trademarks Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communication Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Macromedia and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Macromedia, Inc.

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